An Act relative to interest fees
This bill amends state tax laws to give tax collectors the authority to waive up to 50% of interest, charges, and fees owed by taxpayers for a specific tax period. The change allows these officials to use their discretion to reduce financial penalties, directly affecting individuals and businesses with outstanding tax liabilities. By modifying the relevant section of the General Laws, the legislation formalizes the ability to offer relief on accumulated costs without altering the principal tax amount owed.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 5, 2024
Last action Sep 3, 2024
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Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Sep 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Aug 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Aug 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Revenue
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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